It is the 18th largest state in area and 20th largest in population.
Capital :
Shillong
Area :
22,429 Sq. K.M.
Population :
23,06,069 (2001)
Percentage to all India :
0.22%
Urban Population :
19.63%
Percapita Income :
Rs. 15,070.00
Major Industries :
Cement, Food Processing.
Minerals Found :
In Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills districts: Coal, Limestone, Dolonite, Fire-clay, Felspar, Quartz, Glass Sand, Sillimanite,(95% of Indian deposits)
Literacy :
48.26%
Language Spoken :
Assamese, Khasi, Garo, Hindi, English.
Districts :
Seven (7)
Airport :
Shillong
Places to Visit :
Jowai, Tura, Ward's Lake, Bishop Beadon Falls, Elephant Falls.
